Punj Lloyd wins contract for construction of luxury villas  in Dubai

Punj Lloyd wins contract for construction of luxury villas in Dubai

New Delhi, Feb 24, (IBNS) Diversified EPC conglomerate, Punj Lloyd announced on Wednesday that it has won a Rs 308-crore infrastructure order in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

by IBNS February 23, 2016

Mayawati raises Rohit Vermula issue in Rajya Sabha

Mayawati raises Rohit Vermula issue in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Wednesday raised the issue of Dalit student Rohit Vermula's suicide in Rajya Sabha attacking the RSS for its role in the tragedy.

by IBNS February 23, 2016

No bail for Kanhaiya Kumar till Feb 29

No bail for Kanhaiya Kumar till Feb 29

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): JNU students union leader Kanhaiya Kumars bail plea will be heard only on Feb 29, said the Delhi High Court adjourning the bail hearing, thus not offering him any immediate reprieve.

by IBNS February 23, 2016

UN refugee agency calls on Nigeria to heed wishes of internally displaced

UN refugee agency calls on Nigeria to heed wishes of internally displaced

New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The Nigerian authorities should heed the concerns of internally displaced people (IDP) in the north-east of the country, the United Nations refugee agencys top protection official said following his visit to Borno, the north-eastern state hardest hit by the Boko Haram insurgency.

by IBNS February 23, 2016

Afghanistan: UN calls on all parties to respect protected status of medical facilities and personnel

Afghanistan: UN calls on all parties to respect protected status of medical facilities and personnel

New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Following two incidents in the past week that put access to health care in Afghanistan under attack, the United Nations mission in the country has urged all parties to refrain from targeting hospitals and to take all feasible precautions to prevent casualties among their patients and personnel.

by IBNS February 23, 2016

Suicide bomber behind Ankara attack identified

Suicide bomber behind Ankara attack identified

Ankara, Feb 24 (IBNS) The suicide bomber, who was behind the blast that hit Turkish capital Ankara last week, has been identified, local media reports said on Wednesday.

by IBNS February 23, 2016

With Zoctr healthcare comes home

With Zoctr healthcare comes home

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Not everyone can afford long hospital stays. Hospitals too are trying to cut down average length of stay of patients in order to provide critical care to more. In such a situation theres a huge imperative for home healthcare services that can take over when the hospital visit ends.

by IBNS February 22, 2016

 West Bengal: Income Tax Facilitation Centre inaugurated in Habra

West Bengal: Income Tax Facilitation Centre inaugurated in Habra

Habra, Feb 22 (IBNS): The Income Tax Department inaugurated here on Monday a three-day Income Tax Facilitation Centre at the BDO Office, with a view to not only attract but also meaningfully benefit new taxpayers.

by IBNS February 22, 2016

Prez quotes Netaji, says nation owe a lot to freedom fighters

Prez quotes Netaji, says nation owe a lot to freedom fighters

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) President Mukherjee on Tuesday said that the nation owe a lot to freedom fighters while quoting Subhas Chandra Bose and urged the citizens to build a better country, the one they envisioned.

by IBNS February 22, 2016

Terrorism is a global threat and must be eradicated completely: Prez Mukherjee

Terrorism is a global threat and must be eradicated completely: Prez Mukherjee

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) Addressing the joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, President Pranab Mukherjee said that terrorism must be eradicated completely to ensure global peace.

by IBNS February 22, 2016

Delhi HC to hear Kanhaiya Kumar's bail plea tomorrow

Delhi HC to hear Kanhaiya Kumar's bail plea tomorrow

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) Detained JNU student, Kanhaiya Kumar's bail plea will be heard by the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.

by IBNS February 22, 2016

PM Modi hopeful of a meaningful budget

PM Modi hopeful of a meaningful budget

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he is hopeful of a meaningful budget session.

by IBNS February 22, 2016

Delhi CM to meet Rohith Vemula's family today

Delhi CM to meet Rohith Vemula's family today

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will be visiting Rohit Vemula's family on Tuesday afternoon apart from meeting students.

by IBNS February 22, 2016

I urge you all to keep sharing your views: PM Modi

I urge you all to keep sharing your views: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is happy with the response his Mann Ki Baat Mobile App generated and urged citizens to keep sending more ideas.

by IBNS February 22, 2016

Fiji Cyclone: Death toll reaches 28

Fiji Cyclone: Death toll reaches 28

Suva, Feb 23 (IBNS) At least 28 people have died in the cyclone hit Fiji, according to reports.

by IBNS February 22, 2016

Budget Session of Parliament to begin today

Budget Session of Parliament to begin today

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Budget Session of the Parliament will commence from Tuesday.

by IBNS February 22, 2016

Introduce your child early to the literary heritage of Bengali language

Introduce your child early to the literary heritage of Bengali language

Kolkata, Feb 22 (IBNS) While Bengalis around the world observe Feb 21 as Bhasha Divas or Mother Language Day, it is also necessary to inculcate a love for the Bengali language among the younger generation was the opinion of many littrateurs and teachers of Kolkata.

by IBNS February 21, 2016

Students accused of sedition visits JNU

Students accused of sedition visits JNU

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): Five students, who are accused of sedition, returned to New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University campus.

by IBNS February 21, 2016

Manipal ProLearn offers preparatory course for Project Management Professional Examination

Manipal ProLearn offers preparatory course for Project Management Professional Examination

Bangalore, Feb 22 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn on Monday said it has launched a certification course for preparing aspiring students in the Project Management Professional (PMP) examination.

by IBNS February 21, 2016

Modi Losing Sway Over Gujarat?

Modi Losing Sway Over Gujarat?

In a surprising move, Anandien Patel, Gujarat chief minister, appointed JagrutiPandya as chairperson of the Gujarat State Commission for Protection of Childrens Rights. Pandya is the widow of the murdered former home minister, HarenPandya.

by IBNS February 21, 2016

Optimistic Commodity Downturn May Soon Become a Disastrous Crash

Optimistic Commodity Downturn May Soon Become a Disastrous Crash

Things have been understandably tough in the commodities market. For several months now nay, for as long as two years prices have been tumbling steadily, down from their highs in 2011-2013.

by IBNS February 21, 2016

Laxmi Saas Face of Courage

Laxmi Saas Face of Courage

Laxmi was 15 when she rejected a 32-year old mans offer of marriage. He decided to get even; he disfigured her by throwing acid on her face. That is whereLaxmis advocacy started: speaking out against the unregulated sale of acid in India and campaign for harsher sentence for those guilty of acid attacks.

by IBNS February 21, 2016

ASSOCHAM research award for Manipal University

ASSOCHAM research award for Manipal University

Manipal, Feb 20 (IBNS): Manipal University, Manipal was adjudged the Best University Promoting Research for its contribution in research and innovations at the 9th ASSOCHAM Higher Education Summit in New Delhi on Feb 17.

by IBNS February 21, 2016

Pope and Trump fight over 'Christianity' row

Pope and Trump fight over 'Christianity' row

Washington, Feb 19 (IBNS) Making his presence felt in the upcoming US elections, the Pope on Thursday expressed his doubts over Presidential candidate and front runner Donald Trump being a Christian, as he said Trump's ideas of building a wall was conflicting to that of Christian belief.

by IBNS February 18, 2016

JNU: SC denies to hear Kanhaiya Kumar's bail plea

JNU: SC denies to hear Kanhaiya Kumar's bail plea

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) The Supreme Court, where arrested Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Kanhaiya Kumar a day ago filed a bail plea fearing for his life as violent protests by lawyers marked his production in a lower court, on Friday refused to hear the petition and asked him to file for the same in an appropriate court (read high court).

by IBNS February 18, 2016

Parrywares In-Slim takes inspiration from Europe

Parrywares In-Slim takes inspiration from Europe

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) Parryware, Indias contemporary bathroom solutions brand sets a new tone to enhance the world of bathroom with its range of super slim wash basins In-Slim.

by IBNS February 18, 2016

Indian citizen arrested in Pakistan for holding PNIC

Indian citizen arrested in Pakistan for holding PNIC

Islamabad/New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) An Indian national was arrested on Thursday in Islamabad by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for holding a Pakistani National Identity Card (PNIC), according to reports.

by IBNS February 18, 2016

Jat protests turn violent, mobile internet services suspended in Rohtak

Jat protests turn violent, mobile internet services suspended in Rohtak

Chandigarh, Feb 19 (IBNS) Mobile internet services have been suspended by the administration as protests in Haryana's Rohtak gains momentum, entering the sixth day on Friday, according to reports.

by IBNS February 18, 2016

Modi,Sharif to meet in Washington next month?

Modi,Sharif to meet in Washington next month?

Islamabad, Feb 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif are likely to meet Washington next month, media reports said on Friday.

by IBNS February 18, 2016

Migrant-bashing has dangerously become the norm in Europe - UN rights expert

Migrant-bashing has dangerously become the norm in Europe - UN rights expert

New York, Feb 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS) As the European Union summit starts in Brussels, a United Nations expert on the human rights of migrants warned on Friday that it has become impossible in Europe to have a meaningful discussion about migrant's rights, diversity, and integration.

by IBNS February 18, 2016